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Supply to a representative — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A carer collects medicines for a housebound patient, including gabapentin. The patient has authorised the carer and identity checks are satisfactory. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: D — Supply may be made to the representative using professional judgement and appropriate safeguards

Medicines may generally be supplied to an authorised representative when the pharmacist is satisfied this is appropriate. Additional safeguards apply for controlled drugs, confidentiality and capacity issues. Gabapentin is a controlled drug but not subject to CD register requirements.

Reference: MEP; GPhC Standards